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Assalamualaikum and hello. I am blogging thru my mom's phone. On December 26th, 2013, I lost a part of my life. The homestay my family rented was broken into. My dad lost his laptop and its adapter. I lost a lot more. My laptop, its adapter, my compact camera, SD card, my phone charger, my Yes4G broadband, my 500GB external hard disk, a few pendrives, my International passport, my ASB account book, my Sony earphone, some of my favourite stationaries, and my laptop bag. Oh well, my wireless mouse's USB was also attached on my laptop, and its gone. So i am only left with a mouse and nothing else. God is testing me real hard aite. All my life is there, in my laptop, external hard disk and camera's SD card. I hope God will help me get my belongings back as soon as possible. If you are reading this, please pray that I can get everything back unscratched and untouched. I really cant afford to lose them, its too much.

By the way, here is the story. We left that homestay at 9am for Gambang Waterpark. That homestay is in Kuantan, Pahang. When we got back at 9pm, the gate's latch was undone but the lock is still there like nothing happened. Same goes to the grill and house's door, both were in good condition, unpicked. We went inside, and realize that the laptops and everything i listed above were gone. The homestay owner said this is the first time ever his house got broken into. We are sure that whoever went in must be someone who is not a stranger to the owner coz the robber must have a duplicate key. Since the doors and locks are not picked at all and no part of the house showed any sign of break-in. I am truly enraged on how could the homestay owner not take care of such serious matter of giving the house key to anyone that he 'trust' till this thing happens to us.

As a contact lens user, my main concern of getting the supplies are the price of my favourite lenses. Sometimes, I just don't have enough money to buy everything so it kinda saddens me. However, ever since I was introduced to MrLens by The Butterfly Project, all my woes went away! Do you know that you can get genuine contact lenses from trusted brands at a fraction of their price? YES!! That is what I found at MrLens ^_^ Do not worry to buy from MrLens as they are a Switzerland based largest online contact lenses reseller that has been in the market since 2002. Their reputation is awesome I'm telling you ;)

Now I'm sure that all my readers would like to know how you can get the awesome deals at MrLens like I did, right? You will be spoilt for choices once you stepped into MrLens world! Lenses with power, no power, colored lenses, transparent lenses, crazy-funky-dolly lenses, you name it! And you get it waaayyy cheaper than the physical stores are offering you, plus FREE delivery if you live in Klang Valley ^_^ Let's see how you can get it, shall we?

3. Look at the top left corner, there's a section of LENSES & SOLUTIONS. Click your preference ^_^

4. You'll be directed to a page containing all the variants of lenses in the category that you chose just now. Time for "wow, the price is so affordable!" expression :p And then, pick which brand and design you love ^_^

5. Final pick is clicked! Now set the power and color. Also don't forget the quantity okay? Click ADD TO CART when you're done!

6. Before you proceed to delivery details, please check your order again, in case you feel like changing anything or adding the quantity ;) Once you're fully satisfied, click CHECKOUT.

7. Now it's time for delivery details! Here, you can change your address, key-in any discount code you have, and then only you'll proceed to choose your payment option. Click CONTINUE when you're ready to pay :)

*credit/debit card in hand, now!

8. Here's where you can choose your payment method, whether it is via debit or credit. Make sure your account is active and you have enough balance if using debit ^_^ don't wanna get stuck didn't we? Click CONTINUE to get the payment process done!

10. Tadaaaa! You've successfully bought your contact lenses from MrLens! Now is the time to check your inbox as MrLens will send you details of order, confirmation, delivery information and pssstt, you'll get a discount code for your next purchase too ^_^

First email : Confirmation of order and order details

Second and third email : Order status and delivery info/changes

Fourth email : A coupon for you ^_^

I hope my step-by-step guide is clear for everyone to follow :) Now you guys can buy your contact lenses at ease with lots of choices to ponder on, and buying from them is what I call a smart choice as their price is excellent, service is good and my order arrived in 3 days only! Oh, one more thing. MrLens has this kind of reminder function where they will send you an email when you need a new contact lens ^_^ Brilliant right? Yeah, they have the info on what type+period of lenses you just bought (monthly or 3-monthly) and they will keep track on dates when your lenses will expire. So, you will know when to buy your new pair!

Are you the type of person who always have a new year's resolution? Well, truthfully, I don't really have them every year but sometimes when I saw the importance to achieve things, I'll make it my goal no matter what. Since 2014 is nearing,I'd like to introduce you to my best friend, Yadah, who will help you achieve a beauty resolution like never before ^_^

I hope you all have know that Yadah and I have been best friends since January 2013 when she first landed in Malaysia! Do you know that Yadah only brings you all natural skincare range that uses botanical sources? Yes, the power of Yadah lies deep within its natural plant ingredients! Not only being organic, Yadah only delivers an array of chemical free goodness that are so gentle especially on my skin, yet they proved to be effective ^_^ Have you seen that I crowned Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser to be my 2013 favourite cleanser coz it really is effective in giving me a breakout free skin ^_^

Since my beloved The Butterfly Project Beauty Bloggers Community has announced a collaboration with Yadah to celebrate 2014, they asked me to tell my 2014 beauty resolution and share it on my blog :) You see, I'm not gonna miss this for the world coz both of them are the reason why I'm still blogging strong ^_^

1. Drink 3L of water per day : Why? Because I did it when I was warded due to dengue, and my skin condition during that time was the best I ever seen since I hit puberty! See people? Water is our skin's saviour!! Drink lotsss of plain water and say hello to crystal clear skin ^_^

2. Wear sunblock consistently : We all know that the UV rays can cause damages to our skin if not treated properly. So, why risk our only skin unprotected? Besides, I don't wanna look wayy older than I am, and I don't wanna contract any skin diseases. So, sunblock for the win!

Well darlings, I think these two will be my primary beauty resolutions for 2014. I believe that if I get to maintain the discipline of carrying these 2 successfully, a lot more disciplined routine will be easier for me to follow. So, what's your 2014 beauty resolution? ^_^

I am very happy to share this post with you guys because it's a rare chance that I got to enjoy it, haha! As you can see, I'm still a full-time student and being in the final year now makes my life upside down with all the tasks to be completed. My skincare routine went astray, my skin became dull and breakouts seem to stay longer like they're enjoying a vacation on the surface of my skin =_=''

So when HiShop Beauty Ambassador program announced that I'm eligible for their campaign with Murad, I was beyond happy ^_^ Finally, my skin will get some exclusive pampering, hehe! Fyi, I went for the treatment at Murad Skin Center, Damansara Utama.

Before the skin analysis, I received a form to fill in, and customers have to disclose a bit about their current health and skin condition, what treatments they're currently on and what products they use in their skincare routine. This will help Murad staffs to know us better esp from our analysed skin condition with products used, and later on they'll be able to suggest what best treatment to undergo and the most suitable home care range for us to use later.

The skin analysis room was small and a one-to-one consultation is carried out here. As you can see, there is a skin analysis machine and a monitor to show the results.

This skin analysis machine reminds me of the machine optometrists use to check our eye condition, hehe~ It takes only a few seconds for the machine to analyse our skin, and then Murad's staff will proceed to the lengthy and detailed explanation session.

Here's my skin analysis result! The analysis covers a wide aspect of skin condition like pores, roughness, soot, wrinkles and damages caused by overexposure to sun. There were 2 types of light used in this analysis. The normal light is to examine the surface condition while the UV light is for deeper skin analysis that detects any problem lying beneath your skin surface like congestion and acne formation. That yellow spots you see on my skin area are where dehydrated occurs, while the green dots are congested skin area. Oh well, my T-Zone is the most problematic area as usual =_='' I had several big pimples on my forehead when I went for the treatment, what a nasty sight (T_T) Therefore, I was given a blemish care treatment (worth RM280 for the campaign) and I add up another RM60 for hydration treatment (NP : RM120) because the staff told me that blemish treatment can cause dryness to my skin and I also don't want another problem to arise.

Before the treatment started, customers need to take off their top and wear a mini robe provided. This is because the facial treatment does not only concentrate on face area but neck and chest too. Aside from that, customers also receive complimentary massages before, during and after the facial treatment progress ^_^ There's lockers as well for customers to put their bag before proceeding with the facial treatment!

Murad Facial Treatment Progress (random sequence)

1. Feet massage

2. Makeup removing + facial cleansing

3. Mask

4. Hand massage

5. Extraction

6. Treatment application

7. Neck and shoulder massage

8. Application of aftercare

First thing that I love about this treatment is Murad products used does not sting my face at all. Most of them gave me a cooling sensation. I was given double mask for blemishes treatment and hydration, and I can say that the mask smells funny like siput sedut. Please don't judge me, I wasn't hungry but the masks definitely has a strong smell of siput sedut masak lemak. Fret not, it only lingers for a minute or two, and then it dissipates away. I fell asleep while waiting for the mask to work its magic :p A steamer was focused on my face whenever there were products on, and the waiting intervals was 10 minutes. 10 minutes mask, 10 minutes treatment product.. during the waiting time, I had the massages! Can I say that Murad Skin Centre offers the best facial treatment I ever had? Seriously, I have thought about going there as a frequent when I'm already earning on my own. Even though the first RM280 of the treatment was sponsored and I only pay RM60 for additional treatment, I definitely think it is damn well worth the money spent!

Since my forehead was infested with pimples, extraction need to be done. Truthfully, it was the first time I ever had my pimples extracted. I never done it before on my own coz I'm afraid to do so, and during my previous facial treatments, I do not have pimples laying around on my face. It was a bit painful but only for a few seconds. My forehead feels raw after extraction, haha! The staff gave me a mirror to see the after effect of extraction. All those bulging-filled-with-puss pimples are now gone, and what's left were red marks. After that, blemish treatment was applied to sooth the skin.

When the treatment is done, after care products took it place on my face :) There were toner, moisturizer, blemish care and sunscreen. Surprisingly, the layers does not feel heavy or thick at all on my face. I also can see the difference on my skin. Sorry I don't have the before and after picture, but what I can assure you :

less stress skin appearance

pimple infested area doesn't look as horrible as before

less sallow complexion

smoother and more bouncy skin

a very dark acne mark on my nose became less prominent

My pimple medication also works better the next day, because my congested skin has been treated and the big-angry-pimples already got extracted. Before the treatment, my pimples doesn't recede even when I religiously applied the medication that is supposed to work well on my skin.

i just can't help loving their product bar!

Lastly, I was given a deluxe sample set of Murad Gift Series containing four products which are the Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser (50ml), Intensive-C Radiance Peel (10ml), Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture (7.5ml) and Renewing Eye Cream (4ml). This set will be reviewed in a separate post okay? ^_^

Before I went home, the staffs also briefed me about Murad products I can consider using for my skin condition. They highly recommended me to get the products for blemish prone skin as it suits my current skin condition.

Overall, I really enjoyed my skin treatment at Murad Skin Center, Damansara Utama. The staffs are professional, the ambience of the center is very relaxing, the products used are working on my skin and the treatment done is first class! I'd like to go there again and again and againnnn~Do you know that now they're having a promotion of 100% cash back reward if you buy their products at the Skin Center? Yes, if you buy RM300 worth of products, you'll get a cash voucher of RM300 to be used for your facial treatment. Now tell me how awesome is that??

Before I pen-off, I'd like to share a very special news to you guys! Thanks to HiShop, everyone can have their own Murad Skincare Set at a lower price (for sale within Malaysia only)! How? Simply click HERE and see which range suits your skin best ^_^ And then? Buy it of course! Opps, there's something more! From December 2013 to January 2014, with every purchase of Murad products from HiShop, you'll get a free complimentary skin treatment voucher from Murad. Well, don't you all wanna experience the marvelous skin treatment I had talked about?

Oh my, how I have neglected my blog (T_T) I am currently swamped with assignments, and I am nearly drowning in the piles! I cannot wait till my classes ends next week, but I have tonnes of works to complete and a few tests more. I also have a list of drafts to complete, and I pray that god gives me the strength to keep calm and carry on! Dear readers, I'm so sorry for the disappointment enveloping you upon seeing this space not updated daily but I promise I'll come back with pretty posts okay? Good day to you!

December is passing real past, and in a blink of eye 2014 will peek thru your window, boo! So before I forget and gets real busy with final exam, I better make this happen first ^_^ Ah well, my final exam starts on the 1st of January 2014. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT OH MY GOODNESS!

Alright, cut the drama :p Anyhoos, I never know any soul (at least, women) who does not care about her face. Women love beauty, and beauty is portrayed through a woman, no matter how she looks. You're special, remember? ^_^ So having a functioning facial cleanser is important because it helps you a lot in achieving a healthy, clear skin. Why functioning? Because you can try 100 different facial cleansers and still cannot find one that actually helps your skin. I've been through that =_='' till I hit 21.

In case you haven't heard of it, I have oily combination skin, and I personally think that oily skin is the bitchiest scene I ever dealt with in my entire life. So my primary concern when choosing a cleanser is its oil-control property which after use does not leave my skin feeling tight or feel like a plastic surface. Without further ado, let me present to you my favourite facial cleansers of 2013 ^_^

Truthfully, this one is the first cleanser that actually works on my skin. And to make it sweeter, I won it from Yadah's facebook giveaway so save me some RM49, hehe~ I started using this cleanser together with my Olay Professional Pro-X Cleanser coz I'm damn poor to buy a Clarisonic somewhere in March 2013. My skin got smoother, my pimples cleared away, I don't get breakouts at all, and the rate of oiliness on my face reduced. Oh, I used it together with Yadah Vitamin Toner and Emulsion as well. It is also my first bubble cleanser ever. It smells divine, I love the foam and everything was perfect, period.

2. Oslee Hydra White Facial Cleansing Powder [wait for the review!]

I got this from Mivva beauty box, the mother's day edition, also my first powder cleanser. It leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean, hydrated and it has an instant brightening effect as well. Skin felt smooth upon cleansing, and no breakouts experienced as well. I don't know how to describe it anymore but it's just like love at first cleanse, hehe! Wanna know how I use it? I simply pour some powder onto my wet palm, wet my other palm, rub it together until it foams and then I cleanse my face. Easy!! One more plus point, it is in powder form so it's perfect for travelling ^_^

3. Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Gel Cleanser [wait for the review!]

I bought this with a coupon from Women's Weekly (Buy 1 free 1). It has a clear light green gel texture, non-foamy and it smells like waterfall, so sweet and refreshing! I love to use it for morning cleansing routine coz it made me feel awake ;) This cleanser is just so soft like a mother and it makes my skin feel bouncy, soft, and hydrated. I also got to try its toner as well and I super duper love it! It doesn't help clear blemishes though, but it's a good cleanser, worth to be tried and definitely a must have! Not drying, no tight feeling on skin, awesome!

So, what do you think of my favourite facial cleansers? I hope my post helps, and if you're searching for good facial cleansers, you might wanna try my favourites ^_^ Tell me if you're a user too, I'd like to hear your thoughts!

Wow it's Friday already, how fast time flies!! I bet many of you are now in the sugar rush mood aite? Today has been a slow day for me, with only one class to attend (and it finishes earlier than expected). So why not spice it up with a pair of eyeshadow to make my day pop? Hehe

I bet we all Malaysians are familiar with Silkygirl products right? It's one of the famous drugstore cosmetic brand here, with affordable price and funky themes. I also found that recently some of their products are getting better than before (based from my experience of using them).

What I have here is Silkygirl Double Intense Duo Eyeshadow in 08 or Maple Flush. It has been around in the market for quite some time actually.

It comes in a plastic casing, with a mini dual ended eyeshadow applicator. I actually don't really use the applicator as using my fingers or eye brushes are a lot easier. My primary concern here is whether the casing can withstand high pressure or not, it seems like it can crack/break easily =_='' but please, don't judge the product by its casing :p

According to Silkygirl, this eyeshadow has velvety texture, smooth finish, medium to full coverage and easy application. Finally, zero lies. I know we all hate makeup products that didn't deliver what it promise. I have been using this eyeshadow for quite some time, and all the claims are true. The downside? It is quite messy as the powder transfer basically everywhere, no matter you use a brush or just your finger.

Here are the swatches, with and without flash. It seems like dark brown and pink to me, don't you agree? The dark brown color is heavily pigmented while the pink shadow is quite sheer but buildable. I think I recognize some glittery specks in the pink shadow as well. On my hands in both pictures are just 1 swipe.

VERDICT

This eyeshadow duo is suitable for daily wear. Fast application guaranteed, decent color payoff and it stays well with a primer underneath. I tried it without a base, and the pink + dark brown melts till it became one color, which is something like bronze? It doesn't crease though my lids are oily (or maybe not oily enough?haha!). Maybe it will crease if you pat a lot of shadows on your eyelids, which is something I did not try :p

Oh one more thing, if you apply it without a primer, I found it easily wiped off or blended if you make a mistake. Some eyeshadows are like paint, tough to be removed with bare hands upon a mistake, but this won't be a trouble.

Overall, it is a nice eyeshadow to have if you want something decent and affordable. Perfect for gifting to your loved ones, especially when Christmas is around ;) You can also include this in a "My First Makeup Kit" for your teen sister? There are a selection of duo colors for you to choose as well, don't worry!

How many of you keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in your bag? Since the outbreak of numerous diseases, we population of the world has been educated to be more concern of our personal hygiene. Having a bottle of sanitizer with you will not only help to get rid of germs on your hands, but also as an alternative when you cannot find clean water and soap nearby ^_^

Bloop Cosmetics is introducing a line of germ killing squad called Bloop Germ Blaster, just for the citizens of Earth! Lets meet them shall we?

There are 5 types of germ blasters for you to choose, each with different pleasant scents and powers to fit your personality :D

Not only that, they also come with 5 different Christmas-themed holders for you to complete your germ-blasting experience. Marvelous!